Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Madagascar
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
Madagascar palm
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Madagaskarpalme
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Pachypodium
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Madagascar palm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Pitaya and Madagascar palm
Care of Red Pitaya and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.